Stafford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stafford
With a population of 65 290, Stafford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stafford has to offer.
Where to Eat in Stafford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lesters Arms (Kiddemore Green Rd) and The Wolseley Arms (Wolseley Bridge) are great picks.
When to visit Stafford
How to Get to Stafford
Plane
Although Stafford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 46 km from Stafford. The shortest flight to Stafford from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to London takes 1h 45m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $43 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 9 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stafford, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Stafford takes 72 km and will cost you around $12. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Stafford
Where to stay in Stafford
Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford
Most booked hotels in Stafford
Hiring a car in Stafford
Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.31. The most frequently booked car type in Stafford is Mini (Toyota iQ or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.